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Upstairs Downstairs (Chester) Limited

01823135

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

23 CHESTER STREET, CHESTER, CH4 8BL
Incorporated 08/06/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/12/2025

Due 21/12/2026

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mark Andrew Buchanan

director · Since 31/12/1990

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Alexander Mark Buchanan

secretary · Since 24/09/2003

BRITISH · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Mark Andrew Buchanan

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 68

23 Chester Street, Chester, CH4 8BL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 24/11/2006Registered 28/11/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2003Registered 14/06/2003
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/06/2003Registered 14/06/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/12/1985Registered 03/01/1986Satisfied 14/06/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/10/1984Registered 12/10/1984Satisfied 14/06/2003

CompanyRankvs 2992+ SIC 47789 peers
58

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£167k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£13k

Working capital

Current Assets

£113k

Current Liabilities

£127k

Fixed Assets

£180k

Debtors

£38k

4avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£167k
Signed by Mr Mark Buchannan 27/06/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.90-£11k
20230.99+£34k
20220.81-£9k
20210.90+£48k
20200.71+£46k
20190.55+£20k
20180.44

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.